Ag Business Articles
Foreign Farmland Ownership Language in the Defense Bill
Published July 26, 2023
Two amendments dealing with Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland and the American supply chain were included in the National Defense Authorization bill. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds’ amendment will prevent agricultural investments by people and businesses from countries seen as…A Possible Black Sea Blockade
Published July 26, 2023
There is growing speculation this morning that Russia is planning to blockade Ukraine, intercepting any commercial ships heading to Ukraine on the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Ukraine is asking NATO to provide security to protect its ports and grain exports. The…Connors Selected for SDSU Position
Published July 25, 2023
South Dakota State University has named James Connors as its new associate dean and director of academic programs for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Most recently, Connors was the chair of the department of agricultural education, leadership…Danube River Shipping Hampered by Drone Attacks
Published July 25, 2023
Russian drones damaged grain storage along the Danube River. The river was rarely used to export Ukrainian grain before the war with Russia, but it has become an important shipping channel. Strategie Grain said the attack could discourage commercial shippers…A New Hire for NDSC
Published July 25, 2023
The North Dakota Soybean Council has welcomed Kim Parisien as its new finance and compliance administrator. The Belcourt, North Dakota native has been working as a business technician at Turtle Mountain Community High School.Ethanol Industry Groups Join Carbon Alliance
Published July 24, 2023
The newly formed American Carbon Alliance has added three major ethanol organizations to its coalition. The American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association will help bring attention to the benefits of carbon capture technology. The American…BASF Showcase Plot Tour
Published July 24, 2023
During the BASF Showcase Plot Tour, the company's dry bean portfolio was highlighted. Find a series of videos from the tour on RRFN's Twitter feed. BASF's Henry Steinberger is featured in this update.Nutrien Hires Murray
Published July 24, 2023
Patrick Murray is the new Midwest director of state government and industry affairs for Nutrien. Murray previously worked for the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Association and Minnesota AgriGrowth Council.Hearing Scheduled for Federal Order Reform
Published July 24, 2023
USDA has scheduled a national hearing to review federal milk marketing orders for August 23 near Indianapolis. Thirty proposals were submitted and 21 are in the scope of the hearing. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Associated…